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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 432.90 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 432.90 and 189.34 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 432.90 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/432.90 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 432.90 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 81,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,965.29/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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